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A Young Anesthesiologist’s Perspective

Former ballerina turned physician, Dr. Natalie Koons brings a unique perspective to medicine as she leads the Resident Component Governing Council. She shares insights on navigating training, building connections, and growing your career—while highlighting the many development, networking, and educational opportunities available to support your journey.

 

Watch the full video on YouTube to hear her story and advice.

 
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Elevate Your Practice With NACOR Insights
Access real-world anesthesia data to monitor outcomes, improve quality, and support research and reporting.
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The Diagnostic POCUS Certificate is knocking on your door
POCUS gives you a clear path to master cardiac, lung, gastric, and FAST exam content—and up to 60 CME to show for it. Begin your certificate now!
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Submit Your Scientific and Educational Exhibit for ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026
Showcase your scientific or educational work in a 10x10 exhibit at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026. Submissions close Mar 31—don’t miss out!
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Share a Perioperative Pointer!
Contribute a helpful tip via selfie-style video that the anesthesia care team can apply right away. Find full details and submit by March 31!
Take Your Voice to Capitol Hill
Register for LEGCON 2026 and join anesthesiologists in Washington, DC, May 18–20 to advocate for your patients, your practice, and the future of care.
Nobody Knows the Business of Anesthesia Like You Do
From economics and leadership to quality and innovation, we want to hear from you! Submit your #ADVANCE27 topic for consideration by April 15.
Beyond the OR: Expanding Demands of Ambulatory Anesthesia Practice
As more complex care shifts to ASCs, anesthesiologists face new clinical, safety, and business demands in an increasingly independent setting.
Embracing the Unknown: Entrepreneurship in Ambulatory Anesthesia
How anesthesiologist Dr. Navin Goyal turned an idea into OFFOR Health, expanding access to office-based anesthesia through innovation.
Get Ready for NACOR + ACR
Explore the latest NACOR + ACR updates from AQI, including videos, FAQs, and resources to help your team prepare for the new platform.

ASA Monitor

The Power of Storytelling: Stories Connect and Heal Us

From Short-Term Exchange to Long-Term Equity: The Impact of Global Anesthesia Scholarships

WFSA-ASA: Strengthening Global Anesthesiology Together

Call to Action for Anesthesiologist Leadership: Critically Ill Patients Depend on Perioperative Care

Artificial Intelligence: Catapult for Global Perioperative Care, or Growing Digital Divide?

ACE Question: Classifying Adrenal Insufficiency

April 2026 cover of the ASA Monitor publication.

Anesthesiology Journal

Effects of Isoflurane Inhibition of Mitochondrial Complex I on Calcium Removal in Mouse Neuronal Cultures

Critical Closing and Tissue Perfusion Pressures in Sepsis: Implications for Risk Stratification—A Retrospective Cohort Study

Evaluating the Statistical Robustness of Randomized Controlled Trials of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain through the Use of Fragility Index

Respiratory and Antinociceptive Effects of Nociceptin Receptor–µ-Opioid Receptor Agonist Cebranopadol versus Full Opioid Receptor Agonist Oxycodone: A Comparison in Healthy Volunteers

Effects of γ-Aminobutyric Acid and Glutamate Signalings from Primary Sensory Neurons to Gate the Spinal Transmission of Mechanical Pain in Mice

Modulation of Pain Sensitivity by the Locus Coeruleus–Paraventricular Thalamic Nucleus–Anterior Cingulate Cortex Pathway in Mice

Journal Anesthesiology April 2026

ASA Meetings & Events

Showcase Your Research at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026

Oct 10 - 14, 2026 San Diego, CA

Submit your scientific abstract starting now through March 31, 2026, for presentation opportunities across multiple sessions.
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LEGCON 2026

May 18 - 20, 2026 Washington, DC
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ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026

Oct 16 - 20, 2026 San Diego, CA
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ASA ADVANCE 2027

Jan 22 - 24, 2027 Washington, DC Metro Area, MD
ASA ADVANCE 2027 in the Washington, DC Metro Area

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